A joke is something spoken, written, or done with humorous intention. Jokes may have many different forms, e.g., a single word or a gesture (considered in a particular context), a question-answer, or a whole short story. The word "joke" has a number of synonyms, including wisecrack, gag, prank, quip and jest.
To achieve their end, jokes may employ irony, sarcasm, word play and other devices. Jokes may have a punch line, i.e. an ending to make it humorous.
A practical joke or prank differs from a spoken joke in that the major component of the humour is physical rather than verbal (for example placing salt in the sugar bowl).
Jokes are typically for the entertainment of friends and onlookers. The desired response is generally laughter; when this does not happen the joke is said to have "fallen flat" or "bombed". However, jokes have other purposes and functions, common to comedy/humour/satire in general.
Jokes have been a part of human culture since at least 1900 BC. According to...
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Neelam Nath reported the Street Journo
on Apr 05, 2013 , 03:08 pm
Sad Day for 'EveTeased' Woman,CCTV cameras were Honest..
Why do Women Go to High Profile Pubs if They do not Know How to Deal with Male Company. On a Slightest Pretext they are Ready with Their Only Defence-Eve Teasing, Call the Police, get the Guy arrested who Claims just happened to look at The Woman,No more »
Indali posted the Blog
on Apr 05, 2013 , 02:42 pm
Our Attitude Defines our Life
Whenever I think of human emotions I move into ambivalence. It is not an easy subject. In fact anything and everything that deals with humans is bound to be complex. Human are unpredictable. Their thought process simply swings between failure and success. It seems that they believe only in extremes. Either it is good or bad; right or wrong; smart or dull. There is no middle way. However, if we gauge and assimilate the gravity of life it is actually grey in color than black and white. It is more »
